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Do you have an idea for a book?

Human Kinetics publishes approximately 100 books a year. We do review unsolicited manuscript proposals, if prepared according to our book prospectus form.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, you can find the prospectus form here. Please mail all required materials to the Consumer Division, HPERD Division, or Higher Education and Professional Division, P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076. If you have further questions, please send an email to acquisitions@hkusa.com.

Human Kinetics also publishes more than 20 journals for the physical activity field. Submission guidelines for articles are found on the Human Kinetics journals Web pages.

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How long does it take for a manuscript to become a book?

Most trade books take about 45 weeks, often less, from the time the first draft is written by the author to the time the book is in print. Academic titles, such as textbooks and large reference books, may take longer to develop—around a year. Time frames for publication vary depending on a book’s complexity, length, and the timeliness of the topic. At least half of the publication time involves careful review of your manuscript by our editorial staff, author revisions of the manuscript, design of the book’s interior and cover, and planning for the marketing of your book.